Senior Chef de Partie / Junior Sous Chef

Location: County Waterford

We’re looking to recruit a strong Senior Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef for an established hotel kitchen in County Waterford.

This is a good opportunity for a chef who has developed solid experience in a professional kitchen and is ready to take on more responsibility. You’ll work closely with the senior kitchen team, helping oversee service, maintain standards and support the development of the wider brigade.

The role will suit someone who is hands-on, organised and confident taking the lead when required.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing your section and ensuring preparation is completed to schedule.
• Supporting the senior chefs with daily kitchen operations.
• Maintaining consistency across food quality and presentation.
• Assisting with menu preparation and seasonal changes.
• Helping supervise and train junior kitchen staff.
• Monitoring stock, rotation and food waste.
• Ensuring the kitchen is organised and ready for service.
• Maintaining HACCP and food safety standards.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience as a Senior Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef.
• A good understanding of professional kitchen operations.
• Confidence working across busy services.
• The ability to support and guide junior team members.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A positive attitude and a genuine interest in good food.

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience.

We’re open to speaking with an established Senior CDP looking for their first step into a Sous Chef position, as well as chefs already operating at Junior Sous level.

Further details are available on application.